AFK
2 antonyms for AFK — opposites grouped by meaning.
Abbreviation — Away from the keyboard; used in chat, gaming and messaging to say that you are stepping away and will not respond for a while.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. abbreviation informal, internet
Away from the keyboard; used in chat, gaming and messaging to say that you are stepping away and will not respond for a while.
“afk for five minutes, grabbing food.”
Antonyms
How to use AFK
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
go AFK
AFK for a minute
AFK timer
AFK farming
Chat and gaming shorthand; avoid it in formal writing, where 'away from my desk' is better.
Etymology
An initialism of away from keyboard.
Full origin of AFK →Frequently asked questions
What does AFK mean?
AFK stands for 'away from keyboard'. It tells other people in a chat, game or call that you are leaving your device for a short time and will not reply straight away.
What is the difference between AFK and BRB?
BRB ('be right back') promises a quick return, while AFK simply states that you are not at your device and says nothing about how long you will be gone. In games, AFK is also used as a label for an idle player, which BRB is not.
Is AFK written in capitals?
Both forms are accepted. Lower-case 'afk' is normal inside casual chat, while capitals are more usual in written prose, headings and game interfaces.
